Matthew 11:12
But from the time of John the Baptist until now men have been taking the Kingdom of Heaven by storm and impetuously crowding into it.
Luke 13:24
"You must strain every nerve to get in through the narrow door, for I tell you many will try to get in, and will not succeed,
Luke 18:5-7
yet because this widow bothers me, I will protect her, so that she may not finally wear me out with her coming.' "
Philippians 2:12-13
So, my dear friends, as you have always been obedient, with reverence and awe make every effort to insure your salvation, not simply as though I were with you, but all the more because I am away.
Colossians 1:29
That is what I am working for, fighting with all the energy with which he so mightily endows me.